Speech Language Pathologist - 13 Week Contract

Big Stone Staffing travelers have the opportunity to work in multiple settings including long term care, skilled nursing, assisted living, inpatient, outpatient, and home health. We offer 13-week travel contracts and provide assistance to find housing, navigating licensure for each state, and being the liaison between you and the facility. We look forward to finding the right opportunity for you in your life.

• Overview :
• Setting
• : LTC / SNF and OP
• Total Pay Package :
• Starting at$2,000 per week
• Guarantee :
• 40-hour weekly guarantee
• Schedule :
• Monday - Friday, 8 : 00am-4 : 30pm- No weekends, holidays or call
• Start Date :
• ASAP
• Length
• : 13 weeks
• Responsibilities :
• Assess, diagnose and treat communication disorders such as speech, fluency, language, voice and swallowing disorders.
• Develop, plan and implement a treatment plan that will remedy the issue the patient is presenting with.
• Create personalized care plans for each patient, often working with other medical staff on an interdisciplinary team.
• Educate and counsel patients and families on communication and swallowing disorders.
• Research speech and communication disorders and develop new diagnostic procedures and devices.
• Instruct and supervise communicative disorders assistants, students and other health care professionals.
• Qualifications :
• Doctorate or master's degree in physical therapy from an accredited institution.
• Clinical Competence Certificate required
• Valid state licensure or eligibility for licensure as a Physical Therapist
• Valid driver's license
• Must be able to pass a background check and pre-work screen physical examination
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Experience in skilled nursing and / or outpatient settings preferred, but new graduates are welcome to apply.
• Benefits :
• Health, Dental, Life, Short-Term Disability, and Vision insurance options
• 401k with employer contribution
• 7 paid holidays

Extensive Professional Development program including :

• Unlimited CE courses through MedBridge
• Residency programs through Evidence in Motion with employer contribution
• Financial assistance for specialty certifications
• Mentorship program to support you no matter where you are
• Why Work with Us?
• Big Stone Staffing is a division of Big Stone Therapies, Inc. together we can bring top notch therapy services to rural communities. We strive to find the best fit for both you and the facility, to ensure the most supportive and enriching environments! Big Stone Staffing wants to provide the best care possible while living out our core values : Faith, Family, Fairness, and Fun!

We look forward to speaking with you soon!

Job Types : Full-time, Contract

Pay : From $2,000.00 per week

Benefits :
• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location : On the road